Nov. 13, 2020

Honor Guard member becomes U.S. Citizen

Originally from Halle in central Germany, Michalak raised her right hand once again, this time to take the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America. 

Nov. 12, 2020

Coast Guard Spouse, Paulette Fryar, Named 2020-21 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year

Part One - Volunteering to Help Military Spouses, Young Mothers

Nov. 9, 2020

Recapping the Annual RDT&E, Innovation Idea Submission Review (ISR) – Highlights from the 2020 conference

Ideas submitted to CG_Ideas@Work ideas are reviewed and prioritized during the annual Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) and Innovation Idea Submission Review (ISR).

Nov. 6, 2020

Training Center Cape May Receives Coast Guard Unit Commendation while operating pandemic conditions

Training Center Cape May received the Unit Commendation for their innovative approaches, enhanced health and safety practices enabling continued operations of Coast Guard Boot Camp throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

Nov. 3, 2020

The Long Blue Line: Operation “Relevant Ursa”--Bear training in West Africa

During its most recent patrol, the Coast Guard Cutter Bear diverted from an Eastern Pacific counter-narcotics patrol to support Operation “Relevant Ursa (Latin for bear)” in West Africa. Under the tactical control (TACON) of Coast Guard Atlantic Area (LANTAREA), Bear quickly prepared for its 95-day deployment to support to the Coast Guard’s African

Nov. 2, 2020

Meritorious Advancement Program Recognizes a U.S. Coast Guard Member at ATC Mobile

In a surprise ceremony at Aviation Training Center (ATC) Mobile, Alabama, an aviation machinery technician Mathew P. Riemer was meritoriously advanced from petty officer second class to first class in the company of his family and Coast Guard senior leadership. Riemer’s selection at the FORCECOM level is part of changes to the Meritorious

Oct. 22, 2020

Building Female Leadership: Register for the Annual Officer Women Leadership Symposium (OWLS), Career Workshop

The 2020 Annual Officer Women Leadership Symposium (OWLS) and Career Workshop will be virtual and is scheduled to be held Nov.4 to 6, 2020.

Oct. 7, 2020

You can vote from anywhere

Military members and their families should vote absentee now to ensure on-time receipt.
 

Sept. 29, 2020

Heading to a command position? Pass the DWO

As you prepare for a new role in an afloat command cadre position, remember you need to pass the Deck Watch Officer Exam (DWO) within a year of reporting to your new position. 

Sept. 25, 2020

Lending a helping hand: Coast Guard members helping each other

For our Photo Friday, here is a collection of images from Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard's visit to the Eighth Coast Guard District.